Title

Author

Date of Award

5-1-1997

Degree Type

Thesis

University or Center

Clark Atlanta University(CAU)

School

School of Arts and Sciences

Degree Name

M.A.

Abstract

Statement of the Purpose: Selected pertinent literature was examined to see the effects that child abuse had on the self-esteem and psychological development of children. Methodology: A content analysis technique of research was used. Findings: The major finding was that child abuse had negative effects on a child’s self—esteem and psychological development. Some effects were long—termed.